BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chicago Association of REALTORS® - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chicagorealtor.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chicago Association of REALTORS® REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T100000 DTSTAMP:20260213T194906Z CREATED:20251223T211720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T194906Z UID:10000233-1788253200-1788256800@chicagorealtor.com SUMMARY:Coffee With Your GAD DESCRIPTION:Coffee With Your GAD\n\n\n\n \n Wednesday\, October 7 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n \n \n \n fb icon\n \n \n \n tw icon\n \n \n \n em icon\n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. On the day of the event\, a reminder email with the link will be sent two hours prior to the event start time. You must be logged into your Eventbrite account using the same email used to register to join the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ntickets\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: Complimentary \n\n\n\nRegistration will close Tuesday\, September 1 at 8:30 AM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER BELOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’re invited to Coffee with Your GAD\, an informal meeting to discuss legislative issues affecting the Chicago real estate market!  \n\n\n\nWHAT IS A “GAD”?\n\n\n\nYour Chicago Association of REALTORS® Government Affairs Director (GAD) will provide an overview of our current advocacy initiatives and concerns. This is your opportunity to understand how policy is being crafted and what the GAD is doing at City Hall and the Cook County Building. We discuss it all & the politics\, policies\, proposed laws and personnel impacting your clients and your business. You can also expect occasional drop-ins from elected officials and policymakers.  \n\n\n\nBRING YOUR QUESTIONS\n\n\n\nWe want to hear from you too! Coffee with Your GADs encourages two-way dialogue. Come and share what you’re seeing in the market and issues of concern! Please note this will be an interactive and collaborative event among all attendees. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate by having their video turned on throughout the event. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Policy\n\n\n\nSpace is limited for this virtual event.   \n\n\n\nBy registering to participate in this event\, you hereby acknowledge and consent that The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (and their assignees) may record you during the event and may use those recordings for the Association’s purposes\, including but not limited to news\, publicity and fundraising purposes\, without further compensation to you. All such recordings are the sole property of the Association.  \n\n\n\nProfessional recordings intended for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from association leadership are strictly prohibited. Learn more about the association’s Professional Recording Policy.  \n\n\n\nThe Chicago Association of REALTORS® is committed to creating a safe and inclusive experience for our community and providing a friendly and welcoming environment for all. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Please act professionally and follow our Code of Conduct at all Chicago REALTORS ® events. Do you have any disabilities which require special accommodation? If so\, please identify any special accommodation by emailing events@chicagorealtor.com at least one week prior to the event date.  \n\n\n\nInterested in receiving our events emails? Click here to sign-up!  URL:https://chicagorealtor.com/event/coffee-with-your-gad-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagorealtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/37163d1574c047f9e3e3cc6fd73470a4-yCxX8u.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T120000 DTSTAMP:20260803T151422Z CREATED:20260731T164711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T151422Z UID:10000276-1788339600-1788350400@chicagorealtor.com SUMMARY:2026 Global Economic Forum DESCRIPTION:2026 Global Economic Forum\n\n\n\n \n Wednesday\, October 7 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n \n \n \n fb icon\n \n \n \n tw icon\n \n \n \n em icon\n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nEver wonder how Chicago competes in the global real estate market? \n\n\n\nJoin the Chicago REALTORS® Global Real Estate Council for the annual Global Economic Forum\, where we’ll explore Chicago’s role as a global hub for real estate\, business and economic development.  \n\n\n\nOur featured speakers will lead a dynamic conversation examining the factors driving Chicago’s growth and global competitiveness. You’ll gain valuable insights into the impact of technology\, public-private partnerships\, international trade\, supply chains\, demographic shifts\, evolving global markets and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration will close at 4:00 PM on September 1st.  \n\n\n\nAdvance registration is strongly encouraged. If space permits\, a limited number of on-site registrations may be available at a higher rate. \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Members: $40Early Bird Non-Members: $60 \n\n\n\nEarly bird ticket sales end August 19th at 11:59 PM. \n\n\n\n\nSponsor This Event!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation & Parking\n\n\n\n\n\nWe recommend using an app like SpotHero or ParkChirp to find parking in the area. Ride share or taxi services are highly encouraged. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can expect to learn about:\n\n\n\n\nIndustries servicing global markets\, such as financial services and manufacturing \n\n\n\nGovernment initiatives involving infrastructure investment\, workforce development and international trade programs \n\n\n\nDemographic shifts and workforce migration that influence labor markets \n\n\n\nThe intersection of sports\, business\, real estate and economic development \n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge of Chicago’s global positioning!  \n\n\n\n\n\nspeaker lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCleo Aquino\n\n\n\nCo-Founder | Mahjong Chicago LLC  \n\n\n\nEvent Host \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKyle Schulz\n\n\n\nDeputy for Strategic Advancement | Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning \n\n\n\nSpeaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNadia Evangelou\n\n\n\nPrincipal Economist\, Director of Real Estate Research | National Association of REALTORS® \n\n\n\nSpeaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession topics\n\n\n\nIndustries and economies impacting Greater Chicago\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Kyle Schulz | Deputy for Strategic Advancement\, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning  \n\n\n\nDuring this session\, discover industries servicing global markets\, such as financial services\, manufacturing\, life sciences\, data infrastructure and more\, that impact the landscape in Illinois. Discuss government initiatives involving infrastructure investment\, workforce development and international trade programs that continue to influence regional and global economic growth.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Happening Outside the US? Identify industries\, policies and global trends occurring beyond the US border\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Nadia Evangelou | Principal Economist\, Director of Real Estate Research\, National Association of REALTORS®   \n\n\n\nDuring this session\, we’ll discuss how Asia\, South America and North America continue to influence global manufacturing\, technology and capital flow. Assess potential global supply chains and manufacturing issues due to geopolitical tensions and tariffs\, and identify demographic shifts and workforce migration that influence labor markets and economic priorities across multiple regions.  \n\n\n\n\n\nregister below\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT policy\n\n\n\nSpace is limited. Please click here for more information on the Chicago Association of REALTORS® event attendance and cancellation policy. Advance registration is strongly encouraged. If space permits\, a limited number of on-site registrations may be available at a higher rate.  \n\n\n\nBy registering to participate in this event\, you hereby acknowledge and consent that The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (and their assignees) may take photographs and/or video of you during the event and may use those photographs and recordings for the Association’s purposes\, including but not limited to news\, publicity and fundraising purposes\, without further compensation to you. All such photos and videos are the sole property of the Association.   \n\n\n\nProfessional recordings intended for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from association leadership are strictly prohibited. Learn more about the association’s Professional Recording Policy.  \n\n\n\nThe Chicago Association of REALTORS® is committed to creating a safe and inclusive experience for our community and providing a friendly and welcoming environment for all. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Please act professionally and follow our Code of Conduct at all Chicago REALTORS® events. Do you require special accommodation? If so\, please identify any special accommodation by emailing events@chicagorealtor.com at least one week prior to the event date.  \n\n\n\nInterested in receiving our events emails? Click here to sign-up!  URL:https://chicagorealtor.com/event/2026-global-economic-forum/ LOCATION:The Chicago Board of Trade Building\, 141 W. Jackson Blvd.\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60604\, United States CATEGORIES:Global ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagorealtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Global-Economic-Forum-Website-Feature-683-x-436.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260907T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260907T170000 DTSTAMP:20260731T193653Z CREATED:20260731T192801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T193653Z UID:10000279-1788768000-1788800400@chicagorealtor.com SUMMARY:CAR Office Closed – Labor Day DESCRIPTION:CAR Office Closed – Organizational Advancement\n\n\n\n \n Wednesday\, October 7 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n \n \n \n fb icon\n \n \n \n tw icon\n \n \n \n em icon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nOur office is closed on September 7th in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will resume our regular business hours on Tuesday\, September 8th. URL:https://chicagorealtor.com/event/car-office-closed-labor-day/ CATEGORIES:Office Closed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagorealtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rebran-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T143000 DTSTAMP:20260818T210129Z CREATED:20260715T185849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T210129Z UID:10000272-1788868800-1788877800@chicagorealtor.com SUMMARY:D77 Community Meetups DESCRIPTION:D77 Community Meetups\n\n\n\n \n Wednesday\, October 7 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n \n \n \n fb icon\n \n \n \n tw icon\n \n \n \n em icon\n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking: Street Parking \n\n\n\n\n\n\ntickets\n\n\n\n\n\nChicago REALTORS®: Complimentary  \n\n\n\nPre-registration will close on Monday\, September 7th at 3:00 PM.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’re invited! Join the Diversity Committee (the D77) for an informal networking event where we’ll support a local business owned by a member of the community celebrated during the current heritage month. Connect with local leaders\, share business ideas and build relationships within the Chicago REALTOR® community.   \n\n\n\nIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month\, we’re supporting a local\, Hispanic-owned business\, Mi Tierra! We hope you’ll join us for an afternoon of community and connection.  \n\n\n\nWHO’s invited?\n\n\n\nWe welcome all new and experienced REALTOR® members\, affiliate members and industry partners. While this event is complimentary to all Chicago REALTORS® members\, registration is required as space is limited.    \n\n\n\nEach month\, we pick a different location across our diverse 77 neighborhoods. Have a local place in mind? Email us! \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Below\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Network with the D77!\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Policy\n\n\n\nSpace is limited. Please click here for more information on the Chicago Association of REALTORS®’ event attendance and cancellation policy. A limited quantity of on-site registrations will be accepted\, pending availability.    \n\n\n\nBy registering to participate in this event\, you hereby acknowledge and consent that the Chicago Association of REALTORS® (and their assignees) may take photographs and/or video of you during the event and may use those photographs and recordings for the Association’s purposes\, including but not limited to news\, publicity and fundraising purposes\, without further compensation to you. All such photos and videos are the sole property of the Association.    \n\n\n\nProfessional recordings intended for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from association leadership are strictly prohibited. Learn more about the association’s Professional Recording Policy.  \n\n\n\nThe Chicago Association of REALTORS® is committed to creating a safe and inclusive experience for our community and providing a friendly and welcoming environment for all. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Please act professionally and follow our Code of Conduct at all Chicago REALTORS® events. Do you have any disabilities which require special accommodation? If so\, please identify any special accommodations by emailing events@chicagorealtor.comat least one week prior to the event date.   \n\n\n\nInterested in receiving our events emails? Click here to sign-up!   \n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Chicago REALTORS® Office Closed – Staff In-Service DayMonday\, October 12 | 8:00 amChicago REALTORS® Office Closed – Staff AdvanceWednesday\, October 14 | 8:00 amCoffee With Your GADTuesday\, November 3 | 9:00 amChicago REALTORS® Office Closed – Veterans DayWednesday\, November 11 | 8:00 amChicago REALTORS® Office Closed – Organizational AdvancementTuesday\, November 17 | 8:00 am2026 Casino RoyaleThursday\, November 19 | 7:00 pmCoffee With Your GADTuesday\, December 1 | 9:00 amChicago REALTORS® Office Closed – Holiday HoursThursday\, December 24 | 8:00 am\n View all events URL:https://chicagorealtor.com/event/d77-community-meetups-4/ LOCATION:Mi Tierra\, 2528 S Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60623 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagorealtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/D77-M-11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260817T203454Z CREATED:20260625T210611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T203454Z UID:10000268-1789034400-1789041600@chicagorealtor.com SUMMARY:Chicago REALTORS® Pitch in for the Parks DESCRIPTION:Chicago REALTORS® Pitch in for the Parks\n\n\n\n \n Wednesday\, October 7 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n \n \n \n fb icon\n \n \n \n tw icon\n \n \n \n em icon\n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Chicago REALTORS® as we give back to our community and help clean up Chicago’s parks. In partnership with the Chicago Parks Foundation\, volunteers will roll up their sleeves to pick up trash and refresh park areas with new woodchips.  \n\n\n\nCHoose From three parks\n\n\n\nSign up for one close to home or work\, or pick a new neighborhood to explore so you can connect with your local community. Don’t forget to show your Chicago REALTOR® pride and wear your REALTOR® swag.  \n\n\n\nknow before you go\n\n\n\n\nSupplies will be provided onsite. \n\n\n\nActivity:  \n\nRiver Park Fieldhouse & Jackson Park Fieldhouse: Trash pickup \n\n\n\nDouglass Park Cultural & Community Center: Playground woodchip resurfacing \n\n\n\n\n\nDress appropriately for warm Chicago weather. Long pants and close-toed shoes are recommended.\n\n\n\nThis event is rain or shine. Please come dressed for the weather including sun and bug protection.\n\n\n\nBring plenty of snacks to stay fueled.\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVarious Chicago Parks | See Park Options Below \n\n\n\nParking: Please see park websites for parking options available at each location. \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: FREE \n\n\n\nAdvanced registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Volunteer with us!\n Invite your friends\, peers\, family or clients to help us keep our beautiful city clean and green. \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis event is a collaboration between the Sustainability Work Group and The 77 (the Diversity Committee). Learn more about these groups and their initiatives below. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister For A Park Below\n\n\n\n\n\nRIver Park Fieldhouse\n\n\n\n5100 N. Francisco Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60625 \n\n\n\n\nRiver Park Sign-Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDouglass Park Cultural & Community Center\n\n\n\n1401 S. Sacramento Dr.\, Chicago\, IL 60623 \n\n\n\n\nDouglass Park Sign-Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJackson Park Fieldhouse\n\n\n\n6401 S. Stony Island Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60637 \n\n\n\n\nJackson Park Sign-Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Policy\n\n\n\nSpace is limited. Please click here for more information on CAR’s event attendance and cancellation policy.   \n\n\n\nBy registering to participate in this event\, you hereby acknowledge and consent that The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (and their assignees) may take photographs and/or video of you during the event and may use those photographs and recordings for the Association’s purposes\, including but not limited to news\, publicity and fundraising purposes\, without further compensation to you. All such photos and videos are the sole property of the Association.   \n\n\n\nProfessional recordings intended for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from association leadership are strictly prohibited. Learn more about the association’s Professional Recording Policy.  \n\n\n\nThe Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is committed to creating a safe and inclusive experience for our community and providing a friendly and welcoming environment for all. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Please act professionally and follow our Code of Conduct at all CAR events. Do you have any disabilities which require special accommodation? If so\, please identify any special accommodations by emailing events@chicagorealtor.com at least one week prior to the event date.  \n\n\n\nInterested in receiving our events emails? Click here to sign-up!  URL:https://chicagorealtor.com/event/99774/ CATEGORIES:D77,Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagorealtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pitch-in-for-the-Parks-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260731T192151Z CREATED:20260731T192149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T192151Z UID:10000278-1789545600-1789578000@chicagorealtor.com SUMMARY:Chicago REALTORS® Office Closed - Organizational Advancement DESCRIPTION:Chicago REALTORS® Office Closed – Organizational Advancement\n\n\n\n \n Wednesday\, October 7 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n \n \n \n fb icon\n \n \n \n tw icon\n \n \n \n em icon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOur office will be closed Wednesday\, September 16th for organizational advancement. We will resume regular business hours on Thursday\, September 17th. URL:https://chicagorealtor.com/event/chicago-realtors-office-closed-organizational-advancement-10/ CATEGORIES:Office Closed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagorealtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rebran-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T230000 DTSTAMP:20260923T134150Z CREATED:20251219T230011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T134150Z UID:10000225-1790272800-1790290800@chicagorealtor.com SUMMARY:143rd Inaugural Gala DESCRIPTION:143rd Inaugural Gala\n\n\n\n \n Wednesday\, October 7 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n \n \n \n fb icon\n \n \n \n tw icon\n \n \n \n em icon\n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Chicago Association of REALTORS® IS PROUD TO present THE 143rd ANNUAL INAUGURAL GALA\, THE PREMIER NIGHT FOR REAL ESTATE IN CHICAGO!\n\n\n\nJoin us for a celebration and installation of the leadership that moves Chicago real estate forward.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll kick off the evening with a ceremony and a seated three-course dinner\, then transition into an after-party. Think inspiration\, curated drinks\, live entertainment\, high-energy networking and a few more surprises to make the evening unforgettable.  \n\n\n\nHONORING CHICAGO’S REAL ESTATE LEADERS\n\n\n\nDuring the gala\, we recognize the individuals and leaders who have gone above and beyond for our industry. Join us in honoring:  \n\n\n\n\n2027 Leadership Team | Welcome incoming President Vicky Silvano\, President-Elect Erik Schwab and Treasurer Gaspar Flores Jr. as we officially install our 2027 leadership team.\n\n\n\n2027 Board of Directors | Witness the official installation of the members who will help guide Chicago REALTORS® through the year ahead.\n\n\n\n2026 REALTOR® Award Winners | Multiple categories\, one common thread: members who have made a critical impact on our industry and our city\, from community service to political advocacy.\n\n\n\n2026 Leadership Accelerator Graduates | Cheer on the cohort that completed an intensive curriculum built specifically for the next generation of REALTOR® leaders. \n\n\n\n\nAttire is formal\, black-tie optional. Come dressed for the occasion and ready to celebrate. Bring a colleague\, invite your office and join us for a night dedicated to excellence in real estate!  \n\n\n\nQuestions? Explore the FAQ section at the bottom of this page. \n\n\n\n\nLocation & Parking\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to jump to parking details in our gala FAQ. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Celebrate your peers!\n This inspirational evening recognizes our REALTOR® Award recipients and installs our new Board of Directors and association leadership. \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\nChicago REALTORS® Member Reception-Only Tickets: $99Non-Member Reception-Only Tickets: $109 \n\n\n\nOn-site registration is not available for this event. \n\n\n\nReception-only registration will close on Wednesday\, September 23rd at 11:59 PM or when sold out. \n\n\n\nLimited quantities of tickets at the above-listed rates are available. Please click here for more information on the Chicago Association of REALTORS®’ event attendance and cancellation policy. \n\n\n\n\nSponsor This Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026-2027 Board of Directors for the Installation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresident \n\n\n\nVicky Silvano\n\n\n\nReal Broker LLC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresident-Elect \n\n\n\nErik Schwab\n\n\n\nCorcoran Urban Real Estate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTreasurer/Secretary \n\n\n\nGaspar Flores Jr.\n\n\n\nSu Familia Real Estate\, Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImmediate Past President \n\n\n\nLUTAlo mcgee\n\n\n\nAni Real Estate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWayne Beals\n\n\n\nEXIT Strategy Realty \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMiguel Chacon\n\n\n\nCOMPASS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTommy Choi\n\n\n\nKeller Williams ONEChicago \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSheila Dantzler\n\n\n\nJameson Sotheby’s International Realty \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSherri Jordan\n\n\n\nSuite 527 Realty Group \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarki Lemons Ryhal\n\n\n\nEXIT Strategy Realty \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Manglardi\n\n\n\nCrossCountry Mortgage \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike McElroy\n\n\n\nKale Realty \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMyra Nimchaiyong\n\n\n\nCOMPASS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKate O’Neill\n\n\n\nBaird and Warner \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMegan Oswald\n\n\n\nColdwell Banker Realty \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Pezza\n\n\n\nCorcoran Urban Real Estate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeanous Reid\n\n\n\nF.J. Williams Realty\, LLC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRachel Scheid\n\n\n\n@properties | Christie’s International Real Estate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoe Siciliano\n\n\n\nCOMPASS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStaci Slattery\n\n\n\nNorth Clybourn Group Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAwardees\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREALTOR® of the Year \n\n\n\nErika Villegas\n\n\n\nRE/MAX Mi Casa \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommercialForum Achievement Award \n\n\n\nTuyen Nguyen\n\n\n\nChicago Real Estate Resources\, Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREALTOR® Community Service Award \n\n\n\nArmando Chacon\n\n\n\nCENTURY 21 S.G.R. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffiliate of the Year Award \n\n\n\nTariq Khwaja\n\n\n\nCitywide Home Mortgage \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManaging Broker of the Year(1-50 Licensees) \n\n\n\nMatt Laricy\n\n\n\nAmericorp\, Ltd. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManaging Broker of the Year(51+ Licensees) \n\n\n\nANDY Shiparski\n\n\n\nCOMPASS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndustry Partner Member Award \n\n\n\nCleo Aquino\n\n\n\nHabloft LLC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPolitical Advocacy Award \n\n\n\nMiguel Chacon\n\n\n\nCOMPASS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRising Star Award \n\n\n\nElizabeth Elie\n\n\n\nKale Realty \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGALA FAQ FOR ATTENDEES\n\n\n\nWHAT SHOULD I WEAR?\n\n\n\nAttire for the evening is formal\, black-tie optional. Explore the Facebook album of photos from last year’s gala as a reference.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT’S INCLUDED IN MY TICKET?\n\n\n\nAccess to the full dinner program and reception\, which includes a three-course meal\, complimentary wine with dinner and a cash bar. Stay tuned for other fun surprises and event experiences!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT ARE MY PARKING OPTIONS?\n\n\n\nValet parking is available onsite for a discounted event rate of $51 with validation. Please note\, this rate is only valid for up to 8 hours.  Self-parking is available onsite for a discounted event rate of $35 with validation. Please note\, this rate is only valid for up to 8 hours.IMPORTANT: A validation sticker is required to receive the discounted rate for self-parking. Validation stickers can be picked up at the Chicago Association of REALTORS® check-in desk located outside the Grand Ballroom.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSHOULD I GET A TABLE OR INDIVIDUAL TICKETS?\n\n\n\nOne table purchase includes ten seats. These are great ways to sit together as a team\, an office\, a company or a group of friends. Both members and non-members can join your table. Our events team will simply need their names and email addresses!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFOR THE DINNER\, WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I HAVE A DIETARY RESTRICTION?\n\n\n\nPlease email our team\, and we’ll make note of your needs with your registration.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Ballroom Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Capture the Moment Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Headliner Entertainment Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grand Floral Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Premier Advertising Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Savor the Celebration Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featured Advertising Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Premier Partner Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Media Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Industry Leader Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Industry Influencer Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Below\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Policy\n\n\n\nBy registering to participate in this event\, you hereby acknowledge and consent that The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (and their assignees) may take photographs and/or video of you during the event and may use those photographs and recordings for the Association’s purposes\, including but not limited to news\, publicity and fundraising purposes\, without further compensation to you. All such photos and videos are the sole property of the Association.    \n\n\n\nProfessional recordings intended for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from association leadership are strictly prohibited. Learn more about the association’s Professional Recording Policy.   \n\n\n\nThe Chicago Association of REALTORS® is committed to creating a safe and inclusive experience for our community and providing a friendly and welcoming environment for all. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Please act professionally and follow our Code of Conduct at all Chicago REALTORS® events. Do you require special accommodation? If so\, please identify any special accommodation by emailing events@chicagorealtor.com at least one week prior to the event date.   \n\n\n\nInterested in receiving our events emails? Click here to sign-up!   URL:https://chicagorealtor.com/event/143rd-inaugural-gala/ LOCATION:Hilton Chicago\, 720 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States CATEGORIES:Membership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicagorealtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Inaugural-Gala-Website-Event-Graphic-683-x-436.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR